I researched the forum and could not find an answer, hopefully I did not miss something and ask a duplicate question.
What is the meaning (or examples) of 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C) with respects to the term "Experimental or development work". I cannot find a definition in OSHA or literature for what this constitutes.
Background: At a location, the welders wired an receptacle outlet system connected to their welding table/platform and then to a flexible cord they could plug/unplug to power the system. When they were told this was not allowed, they found the cited reference and used the argument that they do experimental weld design and develop welded parts, so this exception must apply (Great initiative to look this up, but...).
So went searching for definition/examples of what this applied to - the usual places, CFR interpretations, CFR section preamble, general internet search, etc and really couldn't find anything.
Any ideas are appreciated (or letting me know I am off mark).
Thank you
What is the meaning (or examples) of 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C) with respects to the term "Experimental or development work". I cannot find a definition in OSHA or literature for what this constitutes.
Background: At a location, the welders wired an receptacle outlet system connected to their welding table/platform and then to a flexible cord they could plug/unplug to power the system. When they were told this was not allowed, they found the cited reference and used the argument that they do experimental weld design and develop welded parts, so this exception must apply (Great initiative to look this up, but...).
So went searching for definition/examples of what this applied to - the usual places, CFR interpretations, CFR section preamble, general internet search, etc and really couldn't find anything.
Any ideas are appreciated (or letting me know I am off mark).
Thank you